The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Bruce Roberts 44

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  23550
  • LOA  ·  14.30m
  • Year  ·  1993
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 125hp, Ford/Lancing Marine, Hurth 2:1 gearbox. (1993)
  • Lying  ·  Swansea
Boatshed Wales
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Bruce Roberts
Builder Cambrian Plastics, Bridgend
Lying Swansea
Fuel capacity 1,800.0 ltr (396.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,400.0 ltr (308.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/01/1993

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 125hp
Engine make and model Ford/Lancing Marine, Hurth 2:1 gearbox. (1993)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade Bronze.
Fuel consumption (approx) 5.0 ltr (1.1 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Generator output 1.5KVA

Wind generator 'Air Marine' 700 watts, inverter is full sine wave 1500 watts, 2 alternators charge the dual circuits of batteries. The wiring and installation across the whole boat is simply a work of art. Vetus bow thruster installed April 2007.

Dimensions

LOA 14.30m
LWL 10.60m
Beam 4.60m
Draft Min 1.30m
Draft Max 1.30m
Displacement 17,000kg (37,485.0lbs)
Headroom 1.92m
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Z Spars Aluminium spars (1993) with stainless steel standing rigging (1993)

Sails

Mainsail Jeckells fully battened - Slab (2005)
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Cruising Chute (2005)
Stay sail self tacking (1993)
Yankee (1993)
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

A hard chine GRP hull was built on a purpose made plug that is retained inside. The massively over-engineered lay up was custom made for blue water ocean sailing, using alternate layers of chopped strand matt and roving to create a hull thickness of 35+ mm. A core sample is on board which confirms the incredible strength evident throughout the boat. 6.5 tons of encapsulated ballast in the keel, gives a stiff and upright attitude. With her large tanks, (1800 lts fuel!!), she has a cruising range under engine of over 2000 miles. All treadmaster replaced, bottom repainted and antifouled April 2007.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 4
Handbasin 3
Shower 1
Heads 3 heads

As can be seen on the plan, this boat boasts a most useful layout. Separate double forward cabins, both en suite with electric heads, basins with hot water. Separate aft cabins, both single with good storage, main heads near by. Comfortable saloon, good size galley and storage galore. The interior is all clean, tidy and very presentable. New carpets and upholstery April 2007.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

As can be seen on the plan, this boat boasts a most useful layout. Separate double forward cabins, both en suite with electric heads, basins with hot water. Separate aft cabins, both single with good storage, main heads near by. Comfortable saloon, good size galley and storage galore. The interior is all clean, tidy and very presentable. New carpets and upholstery April 2007.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook

3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Hi Speed windlass
3 anchors
(CQR, Danforth, Fishermans)
100.00m of chain
Zodiac dinghy ()
2hp outboard ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Navtex
Navigation lights

Horizon 10' Colour Plotter, Raytheon Radar, Raymarine 7000 auto pilot, ST60 wind (new 2005), ST50 speed, depth with repeaters to helm.

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 Electric)

Life raft serviced 2005, plus drogue anchor and flares included.

Broker's Comments

Its hard to know where to begin with this boat. She is custom made to an incredible standard, having been commissioned by her current and only owner who is himself a highly regarded engineer. His input is evident throughout. No corner has been cut to put this boat together. To say she is well made and substantial is an understatement. She is well laid out, well equipped to go anywhere, clean and tidy with everything working. A serious cruising boat (or a comfortable live aboard). This is the epitome of the 'sell up and sail away' boat. The old expression "seen to be appreciated" definitely applies here.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Bruce Roberts 44 has been personally photographed and viewed by Mike of Boatshed Wales. Click here for contact details.
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